The presence of potential dangerous scorpions in historical sites

 

Old historical buildings and ruins are popular habitats for many scorpions and sometimes also for potentially dangerous species. Tourists and other visitors are often not aware of this and may end up being stung.

 Jonas Martins and Rudi Procopio have recently published a short note informing about the presence of the potent species Tityus dinizi Lourenço, 1997 (Buthidae) in the historic site of Paricatuba in the state of Amazonas in Brazil.

Abstract:
No abstract.

Reference:
Martins J, Procopio R. Scorpions (Tityus dinizi) in a Historical Site of the State of Amazonas, Brazil: Scorpions Among Historic Ruin. Wilderness Environ Med. 2022. 33 (4): 492-93. [Subscription required for full text]

Thanks to Jonas Martins for sending me their article!